Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Serves
24

  • 1 – 14-inch French baguette
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 logs (8 oz. each) Culinary Tours Sliced Fresh Mozzarella
  • Cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Cut bread diagonally into 24 1/2-inch slices.
  3. Lightly brush oil over both sides of bread slices; arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning after 5 minutes.
  5. Toss tomatoes, onion, salt and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  6. Place 2 mozzarella slices onto each bread slice; top each with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.
  7. Stack basil leaves and roll up tightly lengthwise; slice thinly crosswise to create basil chiffonade.
  8. Drizzle oil lightly over tomatoes and sprinkle with basil chiffonade.